Platanus ×hispanica 'Mr X' – Platanus ×hispanica 'Mr X'

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Platanus ×hispanica 'Mr X' – Platanus ×hispanica 'Mr X'

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A selection made from P. acerifolia, distinguished by the fine vertical trunk and very uniform manner of growth. It has bark that flakes off to reveal a light green to yellow-green underground and grey-green dark green to brown loose flakes. The young shoots are remarkable for their reddish-purple colour. Later they turn brown with lighter elliptical lenticels. The buds are also red in colour. The leaves, flowers and fruit are similar to those of the species. Plane trees are very resistant to hard surfaces but surface roots can push the surrounding paving upwards. Takes pruning very well, even in old wood. It is important to use a tree stake for support at the sapling stage. Young branches have a tendency to break and the tree does not stand up at all well to sea wind. 'Mr X' resists leaf spot disease better than does the species.
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Clear stem (5)
Specifications
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Height
20 - 30 m
Width
15-20m
Crown
round, half-open crown
Bark and branches
grey-green and yellow-green flaking bark
Leaf
palmate lobed, green, 12 - 25 cm
Flowers
spherical flower heads, yellow-green, May
Fruits
spherical, spiky, brown, usually 2 together
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
all, soil not too calcareous
Paving
tolerates paving
Winter hardiness zone
6a (-23,3 to -20,6 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate to good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), resistant to de-icing salt
Application
avenues and broad streets
Shape
clearstem tree
Origin
Van den Berk, Sint-Oedenrode, The Netherlands, 1992
Clear stem tree clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates paving light-loving resistant to de-icing salt resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) 1st size , taller than 12 metres half-open crown green yellowgreen late sprout average growing all species non-toxic (usually) Tree for the future
Frequently asked questions
Platanus ×hispanica 'Mr X'

Platanus ×hispanica 'Mr X' can eventually reach a height of 20 - 30 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Platanus ×hispanica 'Mr X' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 20 - 30 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Platanus ×hispanica 'Mr X' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Platanus ×hispanica 'Mr X' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Platanus ×hispanica 'Mr X' blooms in may.
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